Opcode

An opcode is a number representing an instruction for the F8 processor system to follow for example $2B means No Operation (NOP). Programs are made up of opcodes, which instruct the F8 System to do something, such as load a register with a value, perform arithmetic on a register, change the program counter (jump), or input or output data through the ports. Opcodes in the F8 System are each one byte wide, though some may be followed by an address (two bytes) or a value for the opcode to use. Often people refer to the mnemonics as opcodes but these are just constructed so we people can understand it easier than just looking at rows of numbers. NOP is such a mnemonic and can be used in an assembly program listing.